8
I won’t regret it. If three years ago, they had shown even a little bit of goodwill or sincerity towards me, I wouldn’t have given up.
But now I know, everything was because of the master’s vague prediction.
Because of a casual remark from a master, they treated me like this.
I don’t know, if the master had said one more word at that time, would I have even survived? I was almost sent away. Thinking of this, I just can’t forgive them.
Therefore, after Professor Lin reported my name, I immediately entered work mode. Before leaving, I didn’t tell anyone, only Professor Lin and a few close senior and junior colleagues knew.
Before leaving, they specially held a farewell dinner for me. Looking at this five–star hotel, I couldn’t help but sigh: “Three years ago during the Christmas, I secretly followed and saw my dad and mom eating here with Jack. At that time, I didn’t dare believe it. I felt like I would never have the qualification to come in here in my life. I didn’t expect that today I could sit here and eat with you all.”
“Sarah, don’t worry. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. For places like this hotel, it’s their honor to invite you!”
“Sarah, your future will definitely be brighter. Don’t think about those unnecessary things anymore. They don’t deserve you!”
“Sarah, you’re the most capable. I have high hopes for you.”
Seeing the encouragement from my seniors and juniors, I felt so warm inside. I never thought that the name Sarah Johnson would one day be printed in the news and known by many.
And all my efforts were seen by everyone. I nodded and started drinking with them.
That night I drank alcohol and, for the first time, allowed myself to det drunk.
With some intoxication, when I came out, the cold wind made me shrink my neck, and I sobered up a lot.
When I saw the person in front of me, I was stunned. How is it him again!
Jack had come over at some point. When he saw me, his eyes were full of sharpness!
“Sarah Johnson, are you satisfied now? The netizens have exposed all my dirty laundry, even saying I hit and ran. Now they’re all investigating me. Why did you come back?”
“Since the master predicted you were a jinx back then, you shouldn’t exist in this world. Why don’t you just die!”
As he spoke, he rushed towards me, directly pulling out a dagger from his bosom. I hadn’t expected Jack, even as a rich young master, to be so impulsive even when being investigated!
As I watched him running towards me, a figure suddenly darted out from the darkness and knocked him away. Then several people came forward and pinned him to the ground, while I was tightly hugged by someone!
“Sarah, are you okay?”
I turned my head to see it was my mother, and my father had also rushed over. Several bodyguards had Jack pinned to the ground, while my senior sister, seeing this scene, immediately called the police.
Jack struggled and shouted: “Why! Let me go! Didn’t you say I was the only heir to the Johnson family? You would never give up on me, so why are you giving up on me now?!”
“Those people want to take me to court. You need to hire the best legal team for me. Why aren’t you taking care of me!”
Seeing this, my parents took a deep breath. My father went up and slapped Jack’s face, “Because you don’t deserve it! Satisfied now? Let me tell you, we’re going to give all our property to Sarah!”
“As for you, go back and reflect well! If you need to go to jail, then go to jail! You’ve enjoyed so many years, it’s time to take responsibility!”
Jack immediately broke down. He kept struggling, but it was useless. The police had also arrived, and with the hotel’s surveillance cameras capturing everything clearly, he was taken away.
My parents looked at me, “Sarah, we’re sorry. We were wrong.”
“Dad sincerely apologizes to you. Can you give Dad a chance to make amends? I’ll hand over the company to you completely, for you to manage. How about that?”
I shook my head and took a step back, breaking free from my mother’s embrace.
“No need, I’m not interested.
My mother hurriedly said, “Sarah, I know you want to do research. I’ll set up a research lab for you. You can do whatever you want, okay? Sarah, give Mom a chance to make up for her mistakes.”
Hearing this, I couldn’t help but laugh, “Do you want to make amends for me or save Jade’s business?”
“Dear Mom, Jade’s stock has plummeted, Jack is bound to go to jail, your business has fallen. Now you think of using me, right?”
“It’s not like that!”
My mother became anxious, but I didn’t want to hear her explanation. I pushed her away and left with my senior.
Tonight’s events were also captured by someone and posted online. Everyone scolded Jade Corporation again.
My mother aged more than ten years overnight. The news of Jack being taken away hit the headlines. The impact was too great. This time, no matter how much money my parents had, they couldn’t protect him.
Moreover, they didn’t intend to protect him, because they could barely protect themselves.
Jack was sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempted assault, plus his previous offenses. My parents were sentenced to four years for
previously helping him evade punishment and bribing officials.
On the day of the sentencing, I left this city with the team, never to have any contact with them again in this life.
Afterwards, they still tried to inquire about me, but were turned away by Professor Lin and the others. From now on, they would never be able to see me again.
When Professor Lin relayed this to me, I nodded to indicate that I already knew. I should have guessed that Jade Corporation would go bankrupt after my father went to jail.
My mother also completely broke down. She regretted it, but couldn’t obtain my forgiveness.
Ten years later, when the project ended, I got married and started a family here. My husband is a fellow alumnus. After having a child, my husband and I took a long vacation to personally take care of our baby.
Looking at our little one, I want to give him everything I have. Whatever is good, I want to present it to him.
My husband always says I’m too exaggerated, but I laugh that he doesn’t understand. How can a family without love nurture confident flowers?
If it weren’t for the many kind people I met along my growth path, I might have become psychologically distorted long ago. How could I have easily come to where I am today?
When he learned about my past, he couldn’t help but sigh: “Sarah, don’t worry. Our child will definitely not walk the old path. I will give all my
love to him!”
Yes, these are normal parents. We will give all our love to him, letting him grow up smoothly under our nurturing love.
On our son’s tenth birthday, I took him back to visit Professor Lin. On the way back, our son saw a toy car in the mall.
He held my hand and pleaded, “Mom, dear Mom, can I use my Christmas’s money to buy it?”
“I promise I’ll manage my account well!”
The little guy took out all his red envelopes and handed them to me. I pinched his cheek and took out one to agree to his purchase. He was immediately excited.
At this moment, a trembling voice asked from behind, “Sarah, is that you?”
I turned around and saw my mother. Her hair had turned white and she looked haggard. When she saw me,
her mouth as she was about to come forward, but was directly blocked by my husband.
“Who are you? What do you want?” he demanded.
He had heard my mother call my childhood name, so he stood protectively in front of us.
she burst into tears of joy, covering
Because I had told him I had no relatives left in this world. The only people who cared about me were Professor Lin and those friends I often
met.
Therefore, my mother’s appearance made my husband immediately understand.
My mother was stunned. She looked at me, but I didn’t say anything. I turned and took my son inside to pay.
Seeing my reaction, she stammered, “I’m sorry, I must have mistaken you for someone else.”
My husband remained vigilant, shielding me as we finished our purchase and left, the three of us together.
I didn’t give her a single glance, just walked away.
Through the glass reflection, I saw her cover her face and cry uncontrollably.
She cried, saying she regretted it. But unfortunately, there’s no medicine for regret in this world. I don’t believe parents don’t love their children, but their alternative way of showing it suffocated me.
She cried, saying she regretted it. But unfortunately, there’s no medicine for regret in this world. I don’t believe parents don’t love their children, but their alternative way of showing it suffocated me.
Now I’ve finally broken free from those shackles and can fly freely. I choose to walk a path that makes me comfortable.
I believe in love and don’t hesitate to give it. Only those who cherish mutual effort will truly appreciate it.
